Steve Murphy
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Steve Murphy is a Democratic member of the Minnesota Senate, representing the 28th District since 1992. Murphy was re-elected in November of 2008 with his term expiring in 2012.
Murphy attended Eastern Illinois, Red Wing Technical College, and Southeast Minnesota Technical College. Murphy works as a fuels technician when the Senate is not in session.
Committee Assignments
Murphy is a member of these committees:
- Agriculture and Veterans
- Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division Chairman
- Business, Industry and Jobs Vice-Chairman
- Capital Investment
- Finance
- Transit Subdivision
- Transportation
- Transportation Budget and Policy Division Committee[1].
Legislation
Murphy has been active in sponsoring medical marijuana legislation in Minnesota. This may lead to a Medical Marijuana Amendment appearing on the November 2010 ballot in the state.[2]
District 28
Murphy represents Minnesota Senate District 28. District 28 includes the LaCrescent-Winona region near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border[3].
Personal
Steve is married to Brea Murphy. They have two children and reside in Red Wing, Minnesota.
External links
- Official Minnesota State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
References
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ The Political Animal, "Medical Marijuana Vetoed", May 22, 2009
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 28
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